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It came directly from the school! I have 10 days to accept itCongrats!! š did the email come from the school or from Atlantic Bridge?
It came directly from the school! I have 10 days to accept itCongrats!! š did the email come from the school or from Atlantic Bridge?
haven't heard a peep from RSCI GEM or UCD GEM... i dont know what to think anymoreAnyone still waiting for an interview invite? I applied quite lateāFebruary 15th š
Still waiting on RCSI, UCC, UL (all GEM).haven't heard a peep from RSCI GEM or UCD GEM... i dont know what to think anymore
Nope, you have me confused with someone else. Iām still waiting to hear from both UL and RCSI.didn't you say you turned down UL acceptance and got rejected from RCSI?
Yup... still waiting haven't heard anything...Anyone still waiting for an interview invite? I applied quite lateāFebruary 15th š
yeah totally my mistake, I'm super new at to this website.. Try following up with your Atlantic Bridge Admissions officer, mine gave me a pretty good update for all my applications when I askedNope, you have me confused with someone else. Iām still waiting to hear from both UL and RCSI.
Already did. They told me to wait it outyeah totally my mistake, I'm super new at to this website.. Try following up with your Atlantic Bridge Admissions officer, mine gave me a pretty good update for all my applications when I asked
Same here but Iām not actually sure if theyāve released second rounds based off of whatās been said on the forumAnyone heard from any of the 5 year programs yet? For TCD and NUIG? Rejections or acceptances? Waiting is driving me nuts lol I just want to know
same here..Just got the R from UCC
samešJust got the R from UCC
When did you apply? I haven't heard anything from the schools I applied to...sameš
SeptemberWhen did you apply? I haven't heard anything from the schools I applied to...
sept 2020When did you apply? I haven't heard anything from the schools I applied to...
I wish they gave us updates, instead were just waiting hereAnyone heard from any of the 5 year programs yet? For TCD and NUIG? Rejections or acceptances? Waiting is driving me nuts lol I just want to know
Right? Like if theyāre waiting to hear back from accepted students on their offers, they should just say that. Like āthank you for your patience, we have currently issued enough offers to fill the class and will know by (x date) how many have accepted their place. If at that time there are spots available, we will begin another round of interviews.ā That would save us a lot of anxious speculating.I wish they gave us updates, instead were just waiting here
Honestly, I couldn't agree more... why put students in such suspense?Right? Like if theyāre waiting to hear back from accepted students on their offers, they should just say that. Like āthank you for your patience, we have currently issued enough offers to fill the class and will know by (x date) how many have accepted their place. If at that time there are spots available, we will begin another round of interviews.ā That would save us a lot of anxious speculating.
Me too! I contacted AB and it was just a generic response, āThere have been no change in the status of your application. Kind regards.ā Itād nice to at least have a concrete response but I guess waiting is all we can do š„ŗhaven't heard a peep from RSCI GEM or UCD GEM... i dont know what to think anymore
Thereās a medical program in cypress thatās affiliated with St. Georgeās University of London. Iām not sure what their matching stats are though.Does anyone have suggestions of programs I should look into in case Ireland doesn't come through for me?
I can't do Australia/NZ because they require a quarantine for pets. I am aware of the GEM program at Poznan in Poland, but their stats scare me. I've looked into the Caribbean, but again, their stats scare me.
I was thinking one of the big 4 caribbean schools but I get what u mean. Seems scaryDoes anyone have suggestions of programs I should look into in case Ireland doesn't come through for me?
I can't do Australia/NZ because they require a quarantine for pets. I am aware of the GEM program at Poznan in Poland, but their stats scare me. I've looked into the Caribbean, but again, their stats scare me.
You could also check Scotland and England - I know their medical programs are recognized in Canada/US - Scotland actually has a medical program with St. Andrews I think, that's done half in Canada and half in ScotlandDoes anyone have suggestions of programs I should look into in case Ireland doesn't come through for me?
I can't do Australia/NZ because they require a quarantine for pets. I am aware of the GEM program at Poznan in Poland, but their stats scare me. I've looked into the Caribbean, but again, their stats scare me.
Thanks for the suggestions everyone, keep them coming!You could also check Scotland and England - I know their medical programs are recognized in Canada/US - Scotland actually has a medical program with St. Andrews I think, that's done half in Canada and half in Scotland
Just curious, but why are you considering international programs if youāre scared of the stats? At the UL webinar they said some people fail to match every year, so Ireland is not entirely āsafeā either.Does anyone have suggestions of programs I should look into in case Ireland doesn't come through for me?
I can't do Australia/NZ because they require a quarantine for pets. I am aware of the GEM program at Poznan in Poland, but their stats scare me. I've looked into the Caribbean, but again, their stats scare me.
No, but their success rates are much, much higher than the Caribbean. Not all US schools match all their seniors, either. So Ireland sets their students up for success better than the Caribbean for ERAS. And Iām considering international because Iāve applied four times to the US (doing something to improve my application each time) so I feel it would be foolish to continue putting all my eggs in one basket.Just curious, but why are you considering international programs if youāre scared of the stats? At the UL webinar they said some people fail to match every year, so Ireland is not entirely āsafeā either.
good on you for not giving up!! I'm in my second gap year working through my application and it feels like I'll never make it. I just started considering Ireland as an option. I'm sure you'll get the acceptance soon.No, but their success rates are much, much higher than the Caribbean. Not all US schools match all their seniors, either. So Ireland sets their students up for success better than the Caribbean for ERAS. And Iām considering international because Iāve applied four times to the US (doing something to improve my application each time) so I feel it would be foolish to continue putting all my eggs in one basket.
Thanks, this process is awful. I wish I considered Ireland sooner. Sometimes I feel so discouraged, like Iāll never make it. And itās really difficult to see other people get in, especially when I feel like Iāve done so much more/worked harder. The comparison game is horrible.good on you for not giving up!! I'm in my second gap year working through my application and it feels like I'll never make it. I just started considering Ireland as an option. I'm sure you'll get the acceptance soon.
I would previously have said very competitive, but my answer to everything now is that there are no rules and COVID has thrown us all into greater chaos. May the odds be ever in your favor.Hi everyone,
I graduated with a BSc in biology last year. My GPA is 3.6 with a very strong upward trend: 3.2 > 3.56 > 3.83 > 3.94. Science GPA is very close to that with a similar trend. I recently retook the MCAT (3rd try) and got a 502. was scoring around a 508-510 consistently but I was hit with a very hard CP and PS section, it happens. I'm planning a retake in august (last time hopefully).
I was wondering if anyone can provide insight on how competitive my application is for the GEM or the 5-year program assuming I end up with a 508. EC's include a lot of volunteering with different organizations and being a medical scribe for almost 2 years (EM, FM clinic). I was also involved in a few clubs in university.
Feeling this to a tee, stay strong friend! We got this ā¤ļøš©ŗThanks, this process is awful. I wish I considered Ireland sooner. Sometimes I feel so discouraged, like Iāll never make it. And itās really difficult to see other people get in, especially when I feel like Iāve done so much more/worked harder. The comparison game is horrible.
i can't seem to find a good website for acceptance stats, do you happen to know the average gpa/mcat score for those accepted? thank you so much for responding and good luck to you!I would previously have said very competitive, but my answer to everything now is that there are no rules and COVID has thrown us all into greater chaos. May the odds be ever in your favor.
Idk the exact stats but supposedly it was extremely competitive this yearHi everyone,
I graduated with a BSc in biology last year. My GPA is 3.6 with a very strong upward trend: 3.2 > 3.56 > 3.83 > 3.94. Science GPA is very close to that with a similar trend. I recently retook the MCAT (3rd try) and got a 502. was scoring around a 508-510 consistently but I was hit with a very hard CP and PS section, it happens. I'm planning a retake in august (last time hopefully).
I was wondering if anyone can provide insight on how competitive my application is for the GEM or the 5-year program assuming I end up with a 508. EC's include a lot of volunteering with different organizations and being a medical scribe for almost 2 years (EM, FM clinic). I was also involved in a few clubs in university.
From what I've seen on here, the match rates for Irish schools tend to fluctuate every year. This makes sense since success in the match is dependent on the hard work of the applicants. I have friends in Caribbean who matched easily because of their application and reasonable expectations. Lots of schools also have USMLE question format for their exams to prepare students better for the exam. Just my input of course, good luck to you and I hope you stay optimistic! The wait is hard, but there's lots of great programs out there that will give you great life experiences and help you match back!No, but their success rates are much, much higher than the Caribbean. Not all US schools match all their seniors, either. So Ireland sets their students up for success better than the Caribbean for ERAS. And Iām considering international because Iāve applied four times to the US (doing something to improve my application each time) so I feel it would be foolish to continue putting all my eggs in one basket.
To what I've seen on the Atlantic bridge website and in this forum. The minimum GPA for TCD is 3.3 GPA And for UCD its 3.03 GPA.i can't seem to find a good website for acceptance stats, do you happen to know the average gpa/mcat score for those accepted? thank you so much for responding and good luck to you!
i spoke to their admission advisor and it seems most schools don't look at MCAT scores lower than a 503 except for Limerick which accepts a 496 score.To what I've seen on the Atlantic bridge website and in this forum. The minimum GPA for TCD is 3.3 GPA And for UCD its 3.03 GPA.
And this is from the AB website:
"MCAT is required for admission to the Graduate Entry Medicine (GEM), 4 Year medical programs. During the 2020 admissions season, the MCAT scores for students who received offers into the 4 Year GEM programs ranged from 496 to 520."
Thanks, I looked into the St. Andrews program. Unfortunately its for Canadians only - I'm American. Nearly all of the other programs in the UK appear to accept UK/EU students only.You could also check Scotland and England - I know their medical programs are recognized in Canada/US - Scotland actually has a medical program with St. Andrews I think, that's done half in Canada and half in Scotland
What about Sackler in Tel Aviv?Thanks, I looked into the St. Andrews program. Unfortunately its for Canadians only - I'm American. Nearly all of the other programs in the UK appear to accept UK/EU students only.
I havenāt looked into that, thank you for the suggestion. Although Israel is on the bring of war at the moment...not sure Iād be willing to risk my life for my education.What about Sackler in Tel Aviv?
Sure! Feel free to pmare there any students who were accepted that are open to helping others with their application? or are at least able to give advice.
Do you have the link for this program?Thanks, I looked into the St. Andrews program. Unfortunately its for Canadians only - I'm American. Nearly all of the other programs in the UK appear to accept UK/EU students only.
This is great. Do you have a link? Any other schools you recommend?You could also check Scotland and England - I know their medical programs are recognized in Canada/US - Scotland actually has a medical program with St. Andrews I think, that's done half in Canada and half in Scotland
So it's called the Scottish-Canadian Medical Programme https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/canada/Do you have the link for this program?
Shoot sorry - should've clarified if you were US or Canada first! But you should double check the uk schools, i believe there are a few that take international students! I did a quick look and found this: University of Glasgow - Schools - School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing - Undergraduate Medical School - Admissions - InternationalThanks, I looked into the St. Andrews program. Unfortunately its for Canadians only - I'm American. Nearly all of the other programs in the UK appear to accept UK/EU students only.
If you are in the same boat as me (Canadian or US student that hasn't gotten into north america) then check every school in England, Scotland, Australia, and of course Ireland. I personally recommend avoiding Caribbean unless it is absolutely a last resort. Basically from what I have been able to gather over the years, you have about a 20% chance of getting back from a Caribbean school and about a 50-60% chance from Australia/Ireland/UK.This is great. Do you have a link? Any other schools you recommend?
Any idea of the Carms match rate?So it's called the Scottish-Canadian Medical Programme https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/canada/
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/medicine/medicine-bsc-a990/
It's a 6 year program though, so keep that in mind!
Thanks! I looked into them both, and unfortunately theyāre not for me. Glasgow is 5 years and US citizens arenāt eligible for the GEM program at Cambridge. Iād really like to stick to four years seeing as I already put in so much time between my bachelorās and masterās š„µShoot sorry - should've clarified if you were US or Canada first! But you should double check the uk schools, i believe there are a few that take international students! I did a quick look and found this: University of Glasgow - Schools - School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing - Undergraduate Medical School - Admissions - International
That's for Glasgow, but I'm not sure how helpful it is given that they only have 18 spots.
There is also Cambridge - I found a link specific to US students! Information for applicants from United States of America | Undergraduate Study